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This is a briefing of significant news articles featuring Oakland University during July, August and September 2008.

Partnerships

Medical SchoolThe Detroit Free Press ran an article about the challenges faced by OU’s medical school as it seeks to raise funds, attract students and hire top faculty and staff. Other articles concerning the school’s search for a dean were featured in Crain’s Detroit Business, Oakland Business Review, Oakland Press, Royal Oak Review, Rochester Post and Detroit News and Free Press. Crain’s Detroit Business, Oakland Press, Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Daily Tribune Oakland Business Review, WWJ 950 and Suburban Lifestyles reported on the appointment of Robert Folberg as dean of OU’s medical school.

Oakland Medical InitiativeThe Oakland Press, Detroit News and Crain's Detroit Business reported on the Oakland Medical Initiative, a collaborative effort to make Oakland County a premier destination for medical education.

Macomb Community CollegeThe Detroit News reported on OU’s offering of three additional programs at the Macomb Community College University Center: a master’s degree in early childhood education, master’s degree in educational leadership and autism endorsement. The Macomb Daily also featured an article referring to the partnership between OU and Macomb Community College.

Cooley Law SchoolThe Detroit News, Oakland Press, Rochester Post and C&GNews.com reported on a new agreement that gives OU graduates incentives to attend Cooley Law School, including eligibility for tuition scholarships and priority admittance.

OU INCThe Oakland Business Review, Sterling Heights Sentry and WWJ 950 featured a story about a venture capitalist firm raising money for a technology growth fund to be based at OU.

Executive EducationDBusinessmag.com mentioned Oakland’s MBA program in an article detailing how local companies are relying on colleges and universities to provide continuing education opportunities for employees.

Technology Career FairMITechNews.com and the Rochester Post featured a press release announcing the Tech x 2 Expo, an annual joint career fair of OU and Lawrence Tech.

Research

OctillianWWJ and the Great Lakes IT Report reported on a research initiative between OU and Octillian Corp. to develop NanoPower Window technology.

Great LakesThe Oakland Press mentioned Doug Hunter, professor of biological sciences, in connection with a research project on zebra mussels.

Boosting Enrollment

State FundingCrain’s Detroit Business and the Detroit News featured an article about an impending state grant that would help fund construction of a human health building on the OU campus.

Transfer Open HouseSuburban Lifestyles and the Detroit News and Free Press provided information about an upcoming Transfer Open House at OU.Michigan College Enrollment StatisticsThe Detroit Free Press reported on the state’s college enrollment trends, noting that OU’s enrollment has increased at least 23% since 1999.College PortraitThe Detroit News mentioned OU in connection with College Portrait, a Web site intended to help students and parents in the college search process.

Student Engagement

Emergency Text Message SystemThe Oakland Press, Suburban Lifestyles and Rochester Post each ran a story about OU’s enhanced security measures allowing students to receive and send emergency messages to the OUPD.

Athletic Facility SterilizationThe Rochester Post and Detroit Free Press featured articles on OU becoming the first university in Michigan to use a high-tech coating designed to keep its athletic facilities free of bacteria.

New Course OfferingThe Detroit News reported on a new course in “play therapy” geared toward counseling professionals to be offered by OU’s School of Education and Human Services.

Community Engagement

Center for Pre-Symptom Health Care and Societal ResearchObserver-Eccentric reported on a health grant awarded to the OU School Nursing for the construction of a health center benefiting the OU community and residents of Oakland County.

Career SeminarThe Oakland Press and Rochester Post reported on the “Managing Your Career” seminar aimed at helping job-seekers compete in a tight labor market.FilmmakersThe Oakland Press and Suburban Lifestyles reported on how a tax credit initiative to attract filmmakers to Michigan is bringing Hollywood to OU's campus. Meadow Brook Hall was used in several films shot during the summer.

OUCARES Film CampThe Rochester Post featured the annual summer film camp at OU for autistic children.

Young Professionals of RochesterHometownlife.com and the Rochester Post reported on the OUAA’s role on the Young Professionals of Rochester, an organization bringing together young business people.

Youth Golf ClinicThe Oakland Press and Rochester Post reported on a golf clinic sponsored by OU and the PGA to teach kids the fundamentals of the sport.

Soccer CampsThe Observer-Eccentric featured a story about a series of soccer camps offered at OU designed to help children and young adults develop their soccer skills.

Inspired Faculty and Staff

Gary RussiThe Italian Tribune featured a story about Gary Russi’s appearance on a Detroit Renaissance podcast, where he described OU’s efforts to curb Michigan’s “brain drain.” Russi was also featured in a Detroit News article as the winner of a Quality People, Quality County Award presented by Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson.

Al LorenzoThe Macomb Daily featured an article about Oakland’s recent hiring of former Macomb Community College president Al Lorenzo.

Kevin MurphyKevin Murphy, professor of economics, was quoted in a Detroit Free Press article on GamerSaloon.com, a gaming Web site where players from around the world can compete against each other for money.

David DulioThe Oakland Press quoted David Dulio, associate professor of political science, in a story about political candidates changing districts. Dulio was also quoted in other articles concerning various election races.

Jay MeehanThe Detroit Free Press featured Jay Meehan, professor and chair of the OU anthropology and sociology department, chronicling his passion for commuting to work on a bicycle.

Charles McGlothlinThe Detroit Free Press published a news brief on McGlothlin, program director and assistant professor of occupational safety and health being named the Michigan Safety Professional of the Year.

Carmen Etienne, Tricia Westergaard and Kellie KlinckSuburban Lifestyles featured an article about the National Academic Advising Association’s plans to honor Tricia Westergaard, coordinator for undergraduate advising in the OU School of Business Administration. Academic advisers Carmen Etienne and Kellie Klinck are also to be honored.

Mary Rose DayThe Detroit News published an editorial written by Mary Rose Day, assistant professor of education, on the importance of high school counselors.

Bonnie DraganBonnie Dragan, production coordinator in OU’s Department of Communication and Marketing, was featured in a Detroit News article exploring the benefits of a four-day workweek.

Jennifer KincerThe Oakland Press, Suburban Lifestyles and Hour Detroit featured a story about Jennifer Kincer, a special lecturer in OU’s Music, Theatre, and Dance Department, who was named “Woman of the Year” by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Michigan chapter.

Campus Events

Envision ConferenceSuburban Lifestyles featured an article regarding the Envision Conference hosted by the OU School of Nursing.

Brooksie Way Half-MarathonThe Oakland Press, Detroit Free Press, Rochester Post and Suburban Lifestyles featured stories on the upcoming Brooksie Way marathon event. A similar article also appeared in the Detroit Free Press.

Concours d'EleganceThe Rochester Post ran a story about the Concours d’Elegance held at Meadow Brook Hall. Similar articles were featured on Hometownlife.com, DBusinessmag.com, Observer-Eccentric, Detroit News, Oakland Press and Suburban Lifestyles.

Wild Game DinnerThe Rochester Post featured an article about the upcoming wild game dinner at Meadow Brook Hall.

Greg GrabowskiOU alumnus Greg Grabowski was featured in the Oakland Press and Suburban Lifestyles as the new president and CEO of Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester.

Cheryl AngelelliOU alumna Cheryl Angelelli, a competitive swimmer and paralympian, was featured in the Detroit Free Press for her comeback from a neck injury.

Bill BoyleThe Oakland Press featured an article about OU alumnus Bill Boyle, who was appointed principal of Model High School and Bowers Academy by the Bloomfield Hills Schools Board of Education.

Regina CarterRegina Carter was featured in a Suburban Lifestyles article previewing her upcoming recital with OU music faculty.Tara MorganTara Morgan, a junior at OU, was quoted in an Oakland Press article examining voter registration patterns in Oakland County.Jesse WilliamsJesse Williams, an army specialist and physics student at OU, was featured in a Detroit News article about his program “Games for Soldiers,” which sends video games to troops overseas.

Future Students

Krystal Herron, Ashleigh James and John LangThe Oakland Press featured a brief announcing the Avondale High School recipients of STRIVE grants awarded by OU.

Kellie LangKellie Lang, a high school senior who was named the Macomb Daily student of the week, plans to obtain a degree in secondary education from OU. She will start her college career at Macomb Community College.